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Beckett is a 2021 action thriller film [1] directed by Ferdinando Cito Filomarino and produced by Luca Guadagnino.The film stars John David Washington as an American tourist vacationing in Greece who becomes the target of a manhunt after an accident embroils him in a political conspiracy, and he must reach the embassy to clear his name; Boyd Holbrook, Vicky Krieps, and Alicia Vikander also star.
Becket is a 1964 British historical drama film about the historic, tumultuous relationship between Henry II of England and his friend-turned-bishop Thomas Becket. It is a dramatic film adaptation of the 1959 play Becket or the Honour of God by Jean Anouilh made by Hal Wallis Productions and released by Paramount Pictures . [ 3 ]
This is a list of films and miniseries that are based on actual events. All films on this list are from American production unless indicated otherwise.. Not all films have remained true to the genuine history of the event or the characters they are portraying, often adding action and drama to increase the substance and popularity of the film.
Becket: Thomas Becket: Richard Burton: Henry II of England: Peter O'Toole: Lady General Hua Mu-lan: Hua Mulan: Ivy Ling Po: Saul and David: King David: Gianni Garko: King Saul: Norman Wooland: The Unsinkable Molly Brown: Molly Brown: Debbie Reynolds: Your Cheatin' Heart: Hank Williams: George Hamilton: 1965: The Agony and the Ecstasy ...
It debuted in the U.S. on Starz and in Canada on The Movie Network/Movie Central on 23 July 2010. Its UK premiere was on Channel 4 in October 2010. The series was nominated for three awards at the 68th Golden Globe Awards, including Best Miniseries or Television Film, while Ian McShane and Hayley Atwell received acting nominations.
Becket is a 1924 British silent drama film directed by George Ridgwell and starring Frank R. Benson, A.V. Bramble and Bertram Burleigh. [1] It depicts the fatal encounter between Henry II and the Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Becket. The film is based on the 1884 play of the same title by Alfred Tennyson.
William leads the attack, and despite the efforts of Philip, who had traveled to Canterbury to meet with Becket, the archbishop is brutally murdered. Upon seeing the distraught congregation, Philip is inspired to treat Becket's death as a martyrdom, and urges the assembled people to spread word of the murder across Christendom.
Sniper: The Last Stand (2025) Sniper is a series of action and war films beginning with the 1993 film Sniper , which center upon the characters of Master Gunnery Sergeant Thomas Beckett ( Tom Berenger ) and Gunnery Sergeant Brandon Beckett ( Chad Michael Collins ), who work as Force Reconnaissance Scout Snipers in the United States Marine Corps .